cheekiness

cheekiness
noun
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Syn: ↑crust, ↑gall, ↑impertinence, ↑impudence, ↑insolence, ↑freshness
Derivationally related forms: ↑fresh (for: ↑freshness), ↑cheeky, ↑insolent (for: ↑insolence), ↑impudent (for: ↑impudence), ↑impertinent (for: ↑impertinence), ↑crusty (for: ↑crust)
Hypernyms: ↑discourtesy, ↑rudeness
Hyponyms: ↑chutzpa, ↑chutzpah, ↑hutzpah

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